Friction Velocity in Fluid Mechanics Formulas

Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. And is denoted by V_f. Friction Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Friction Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Friction Velocity in Fluid Mechanics

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Fluid Mechanics formulas that make use of Friction Velocity

fxMean Velocity given Frictional VelocityGo

List of variables in Fluid Mechanics formulas

fx Mean Velocity Go

fx Friction Factor Go

FAQ

What is the Friction Velocity?

Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. Friction Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Friction Velocity is always negative.

Can the Friction Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Friction Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Friction Velocity?

Friction Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Friction Velocity can be measured.

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